Vestibular function tests battery: a proposal for standardization

Several well-known clinical vestibular function test batteries are compared. Procedural differences among five groups in performing elements of the vestibular function test battery are identified. A standard vestibular function test battery is proposed, consisting of the following tests performed in the given order: (1) calibration test, (2) midposition gaze test, (3) lateral gaze test, (4) sinusoidal pursuit test, (5) rapid positioning test, (6) positional test, and (7) caloric test. In addition to changes in test procedures and a specified testing order, the proposal includes modifications of nomenclature and standardization of measuring parameters and quantities.<>